1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
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There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Test a small, hidden area first to ensure the fabric can handle the heat without issues.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Where Foucault exhumed a hidden historical archive, Wiseman created a new one, in real time.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
That means everything from hotspots and hidden gems are less congested, have more flexibility, and offer more budget-friendly rates.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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